Honey BBQ Chicken Potatoes (Printable)
Roasted potatoes topped with honey BBQ chicken and melted cheese for a hearty, flavor-packed meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb 2 oz)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Potatoes
06 - 1 lb 12 oz baby potatoes or Yukon Gold, cut into bite-sized pieces
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Honey BBQ Sauce
10 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
→ Topping
14 - 3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 2 spring onions, sliced
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread them in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and tender.
03 - While the potatoes roast, rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then shred or dice.
05 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the shredded chicken and stir until warmed through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Transfer the roasted potatoes to a large oven-safe dish. Top with the honey BBQ chicken mixture, then sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Return the assembled dish to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and lightly bubbling.
08 - Remove from the oven and scatter sliced spring onions and chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey and BBQ sauce caramelize into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen, not your oven
- Everything cooks on one pan and one skillet, so cleanup is almost unfairly easy
02 -
- Do not skip resting the chicken after searing, those five minutes make the difference between juicy shreds and dry crumbles
- The honey in the sauce will burn if your grill pan is too hot, keep it at medium-high, not screaming
03 -
- Toss the potatoes halfway through roasting even if you are tempted not to, the bottom pieces will thank you
- If your BBQ sauce is very thick, thin it with a splash of water before adding the honey so it coats the chicken evenly instead of clumping